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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.64, 829.81 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.64, 829.81 and 380.37 is: 524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.64 : 829.81 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.64/829.81 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.64x = 829.81 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.64x = 315,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,638.64/601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.63

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